November 10, 2026 - The 273rd Judicial District Court held docket call on several Shelby County felony cases on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, and considered a motion to quash the indictment of a Shelby County deputy.
Jim Payne, 273rd Judicial District Judge, heard arguments from defense counsel for Angela Neal in favor of quashing her indictment for aggravated perjury.
In the motion to quash, Neal’s attorney Kenneth Biggs took issue with several parts of the indictment with one being that it doesn’t specify a statement made by Neal, or a particular document that contains untrue statements.
Biggs suggested the indictment could be crafted correctly.
Stephanie Stroud, Shelby County Assistant District Attorney, argued that very specific notice of what the statement was and how they allege the code was violated was given and that the only requirement is that the state give notice of the violation.
Judge Payne denied the motion to quash.
Jerry Curtis (JC) Lewis was in custody for bond forfeiture and allegedly violating the guidelines of his bond agreement. Michael J. Crawford, Lewis’ attorney, requested bond be set and Stroud argued Lewis’ bond was revoked due to committing further violations and as well as leaving the state without permission, as per the agreement on bond conditions.
D.J. Dickerson, Shelby County D.A. Investigator, was called to the stand to testify on those violations. Crawford had several constitutional objections that he requested of Judge Payne considering as a standing objection throughout the hearing.
Bond conditions indicated Lewis was not to drink alcohol or participate in illegal drug use while on bond. During his testimony Investigator Dickerson alleged Lewis had been drinking alcohol, at the Center Country Club on October 2, 2026, and ran a $1,000 bar tab of which Crawford argued was for several people.
Dickerson testified to Lewis leaving the state without permission, additional allegations uncovered during his investigation including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and other charges are pending.
Judge Payne ruled to hold Lewis without bond until trial. A trial date has not yet been set, and Crawford has filed for a speedy trial more than once.
Due to their absence at court, Judge Payne authorized capias pro fine warrants to be issued for Kentrell Claiborne, Nicholas Hurst, Mitchell Permenter, and Taylor Herschman.
The majority of other cases on the docket that morning were issued court dates for future appearance.
